Employment Law (in Plain English)®provides both employers and employees the information they need in order to understand the law as it relates to their working relationship. This helpful guide will enable readers to identify and prevent many of the issues which can and do occur in the employment context, thus saving everyone valuable time and money and establishing a stronger workforce. While this book is not intended to replace the reader's employment lawyer, it will provide the ability to assist one's lawyer in litigation should the need arise. Chapters discuss a variety of topics including:

Advertising for new positions and vacancies

Interviewing, hiring, and other pre-employment considerations

Employment contracts

Union shops

Collective bargaining agreements

Employee handbooks

First day on the job

Wages hours and other terms and conditions of employment

On-the-job rights and responsibilities

Employee dignity, privacy, and reputation

Ownership of work created by employees

Private employment versus public employment

Internet concerns

Virtual offices

Employees versus independent contractor statutes

Discipline and termination of the employment relationship

Dispute resolution

Fringe benefits

How to find a lawyer

In easy-to-understand terms and with plenty of examples, this essential handbook supplies readers with invaluable insights on the legal nature of their working relationships.